What We're Reading: Fourth Wing

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 28, 2025 12:16 pm

'Fourth Wing' by Rececca Yarros is a book that doesn't sit on the shelf for long due to its high demand. With patrons checking it out over 20 times since we received it, I tried my shot at Libby and not so patiently waited.

Hawkins Memorial Library May Newsetter

HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
April 28, 2025 12:15 pm

Hawkeye Community College Commencement set for Friday, May 9

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 28, 2025 12:15 pm

The Hawkeye Community College commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the McLeod Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus, located at 2501 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls.

Treasurer Smith Reminding Iowa Students to Complete Robert D. Blue Scholarship

IOWA TREASURER
April 15, 2025 7:33 pm

Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education in Iowa, there is still time to apply for the Robert D.

What We're Reading: The Paris Express

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 15, 2025 12:58 am

I recently read 'The Paris Express' by Emma Donoghue. Donoghue is an accomplished author of fiction, film and theater, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and other awards for her novel 'Room.

What We're Reading: Rock Paper Scissors

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 14, 2025 11:52 am

Hello fellow readers!! Are you looking for a book about deception, love, and an overall thriller? Then check out the book 'Rock Paper Scissors' by Alice Feeney.

What We're Reading: Back When We Were Grownups

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 13, 2025 2:12 pm

I am currently reading 'Back When We Were Grownups' (love that title!) by Anne Tyler and there's just something about Tyler's writing style that I absolutely adore: the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

What We're Reading: Impossible Creatures

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 10, 2025 12:21 pm

I recently read 'Impossible Creatures' by Katherine Rundell. The Vinton Public Library offers a selection of juvenile fiction large type books, so don't let the size of the book intimidate you.

What We're Reading, VPL Chats: Emma Madison Master Meddler

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 9, 2025 3:02 pm

Emma Madison Master Meddler is a fantastic book!!! When I read it, it was very long - in fact no publisher would touch it. I am so glad someone did. I don't know if they shortened it for publication but it sure as heck is a wonderful book.

What We're Reading: The Light Pirate

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 6, 2025 7:32 pm

My choice for this month’s Adventures in Bookclubbing ‘Winds of Change’ theme was ‘The Light Pirate’ by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Dark skies warn of an incoming hurricane in a small town in Florida.